topic Re: how to stretch dynamic block in Dynamic Blocks Forum

how to stretch dynamic block

AB_CAD — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:00:12 GMT

please anyone can help me, how can i stretch the block which has wave line and hatch inside, i want to stretch right or left side according to requirement. cad file is attached herewith. please teach tutorial if possible.

Re: how to stretch dynamic block

h_s_walker — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:10:15 GMT

You need to put a couple of linear stretches in your block. Check some of the sites below for tutorials

autocad dynamic block linear stretch - Search (bing.com)

Re: how to stretch dynamic block

j.palmeL29YX — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 04:43:57 GMT

Test if the attached suggestion meets your goal.

If yes, I like to show you how that was done (if you need).

Re: how to stretch dynamic block

AB_CAD — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:22:57 GMT

great job. that's i wanted. thank you so much.

I have another dynamic block for rebar that is stretchable but the rebar length is not showing in properties panel. how can i see the total length of the bar. how can we see bar length under the rebar line.

Re: how to stretch dynamic block

j.palmeL29YX — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:03:09 GMT

Attached a suggestion (using Parametric Constraints).

The Total Length is visible in the Property Window. If you want to see it in the graphic window, you can add an attribute (I did it for demonstration). To update its value a REGEN is needed.

Re: how to stretch dynamic block

j.palmeL29YX — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 12:23:44 GMT

... and here an other (better) solution:

[EDIT]:

This first video deleted, it was buggy.

[EDIT_end]

or this way

(view in My Videos)

BTW: In the second video I deleted the (IMO unnecessarily) Point and Basepoint Parameters.

Re: how to stretch dynamic block

AB_CAD — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 07:14:09 GMT

well done. thank you so much.

Re: how to stretch dynamic block

AB_CAD — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 10:47:38 GMT

1) total length still not display is properties panel.

2) how can i hide/remove block pick point
3) how to make rotate grip triangle shape. please show tutorial

I would b very thankful to you.

Re: how to stretch dynamic block

j.palmeL29YX — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 13:31:45 GMT

@AB_CAD wrote:

1) total length still not display is properties panel.

To see the Total length in the property window you must have created an attribute as shown in the second (now remaining, the first I deleted) video in post #6. ( think you have placed only a FIELD - its value is not vsible in the prop. window).

In the video you also can see the attibute in the properties window (bottom last line). [I can not check what you did in Test_Rebar2.dwg, because I get an error message while opening the file].

How to delete the point parameter and the basepoint parameter is demonstrated in the video too. (to grab the basepoint parameter I used a window selection).

The insertion point of a block will always be visible if you select block.

The symbol for the rotation parameter IS a small point, AFAIK you can not change it to a triangle. What you perhaps have seen in the attachment of post #5 is not an rotation parameter, but an Angular Constraint Parameter. Such blocks are "an other world". Are you familiar with "Parametric" (geometrical and dimensional constraints)?

Re: how to stretch dynamic block

AB_CAD — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:39:30 GMT

sorry to bother you again. I am trying to understand but could not get.

1) can you please show the full tutorial, how it is hide the "rotated dimension (dynamic)" and the line for the angular constraint parameter. see the attached image screen shot.

Re: how to stretch dynamic block

j.palmeL29YX — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:09:51 GMT

@AB_CAD wrote:

I am trying to understand but could not get.

1) can you please show the full tutorial, how it is hide the "rotated dimension (dynamic)" and the line for the angular constraint parameter. see the attached image screen shot.

Even if I would not prefer this way for your current issue, here I show how you can solve the task using parametric constraints.

(view in My Videos)

Re: how to stretch dynamic block

AB_CAD — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:40:06 GMT

thank you very much for your previous tutorial. i got it.

I have another requirements, if you can show with tutorial. would be highly appreciated.

Is it possible to add bar tags and bar shape tag (attribute tags) with rebar dynamic block. please see the attached cad file. i mentioned required actions how can it be add in that.

Re: how to stretch dynamic block

j.palmeL29YX — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 07:51:21 GMT

Before I show you HOW I did the attached (if necessary), check the block if it meets your goal (I'm not sure if I understand you right).

Of course you need always a REGEN to update the Attributes values (because they refer to FIELDs)

And I have no idea what you mean with "4) ...grip to stretch inside". Can you describe more detailed please?

Re: how to stretch dynamic block

AB_CAD — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 12:44:28 GMT

almost what i wanted to have, please check the attached drawing i mentioned my queries in the drawing.

Re: how to stretch dynamic block

j.palmeL29YX — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 20:14:36 GMT

Attached an attempt without constraints. Check its functionality.

(to fullfill the point 4 pick one of the new grips, move the cursor to the opposite grip and type the wished value (70, 60, 50 or what you want)

And please have a look at the attached image.

(BTW: It would be nice to know all requirements from the beginning )

Re: how to stretch dynamic block

AB_CAD — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 05:52:23 GMT

well done sir. you solved the 99%. problem. i have only small issue. i try to explain, i hope your will get my point. i mentioned in the drawing. please check if its possible to make. thank you so much for your help.

Re: how to stretch dynamic block

j.palmeL29YX — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 07:45:44 GMT

@AB_CAD wrote:

i have only small issue.

As described above:

(view in My Videos)

To hover the cursor on the opposite grip is only necessary if the block is placed not horizontally. If it is placed in horizontal position you only need to activate the Ortho mode and before you type the value place the cursor anywhere in the needed direction (direct distance input).

If you always have the same value on the left side as on the right side (I don't know) you don't need the left grip, because the right grip can stretch also the left side (Stretch4 action must get an Angle offset 180 or a Distance multiplier -1).

Re: how to stretch dynamic block

AB_CAD — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:10:36 GMT

the action you shown in this video is not working. i try many times. thank you very much for your help.

Re: how to stretch dynamic block

j.palmeL29YX — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:53:26 GMT

@AB_CAD wrote:

the action you shown in this video is not working.

Did you test the block "V" which is attached to post #16 ?

Here again how I understand your request:

(view in My Videos)

Or perhaps I misunderstand something (?)

Re: how to stretch dynamic block

AB_CAD — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:13:29 GMT

I test the block which is attached in your post #16. it is not working with me what you shown in post #19. the actions you shown in post#19 exactly what i wanted to have. but with me its not working. anyway i will use this and manage with this. thank you for your help.